I was cycling today and after a car pushed me off the road, I swerved into a ditch and my tyre burst. Having to get off and push my bike all the way home was very inconvenient and I was really in a bad mood. When I got home an hour later, I was hot, sweaty and my trip had been a lot harder than expected.
This resembles life don't you think?
Here is my thought...
When life is smooth and going well, its comfortable. There is a cool breeze in your hair, no sweat, and everything feels great. The world seems an amazing place and stuff with God is good. But then you hit a 'ditch' and your 'tyre' bursts. You have to recover and stop yourself from crashing. When you realize what has happened, you are forced out of your comfort zone and your whole world seems 'deflated'. The journey ahead is a tough one and smooth riding is no longer an option. The 'ditch' can be anything in life that stops you in your tracks and this is the start of a demanding time. It takes persistence and hard work to bring you to a resting place where God can repair and you can be inflated again with His love. There is always going to be a puncture that affects your journey but God is able to do the repairs and keep you going strong.True?
True mate, what you experienced is definitely a glimpse into our spiritual lives. I suspect this is not the last 'ditch' you will experience. Good attitude bro!
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